200-Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training in the Veneto Wine Country

The Lakshmi Rising 200-hour hybrid training is structured so that the two-week on-site immersion covers the core experiential work, while the remaining coursework—pre-recorded video modules, quizzes, and written assignments—is completed online through your personal portal after you leave. This makes it possible to get certified without being away from work or family for a full month, which is how many full-time employees, parents, and caregivers end up choosing this format.

Your days follow a consistent rhythm that builds as the training progresses. Mornings start with meditation, breathwork, and chanting, followed by a 90-minute vinyasa or restorative asana practice. The late morning and early afternoon are devoted to posture clinics, anatomy workshops, teaching methodology, and practice teaching. After a large lunch, you have a few hours for rest, self-study, or wandering the estate. Evenings bring embodied movement, philosophy discussions, and a grounding dinner. Two days off are built into the 14 days, with the option to explore Verona, Lake Garda, or the on-site winery.

What sets this training apart is the integrative curriculum. Alongside classical vinyasa sequencing, you study the nervous system and regulation, pranayama benefits and contraindications, chakras and the subtle body, and modern topics like cultural appropriation. There's a cacao ceremony and mala-making ritual, conscious dance, and an introduction to Ayurveda. The approach is explicitly designed to be accessible—you don't need an advanced physical practice or prior teaching experience, just a genuine interest in yoga and a conversational level of English.

The estate itself is a Heritage site, a grand villa with antique furnishings, original artwork, and original tile details. Yoga classes take place in the villa and in an outdoor studio with views over the countryside. Accommodation is split between the main villa, a modern vineyard manor, and a rustic-chic farmhouse, each with its own character. The teachers, led by Dr. Lindh, are experienced and approachable, and the small group size ensures you're never lost in the crowd.

What's included

- Accommodation for 13 nights in your chosen room type - 3 daily delicious and nutritious plant-based meals (excluding days off) - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - Daily meditation classes - Full 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training course - 500-page illustrated training manual - Certificate upon successful completion - Opening and closing ceremonies - Cacao ceremony and mala making ritual - Specialized workshops - Course manual - Group excursions/activities - WiFi connection - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Fruit and snacks available all day - Welcome drink - Pre and post retreat support from our team

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Travel insurance - Flights cost - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Personal expenses - Additional treatments - 90-minute massage - Visa fee